Cities Near Limoges
Cities near Limoges, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Brive-la-Gaillarde, Poitiers, Châteauroux. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Limoges, France is Brive-la-Gaillarde, about 49 mi (78 km) away — roughly 1 hr 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brive-la-Gaillarde | 49 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Poitiers | 67 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Châteauroux | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Niort | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bourges | 102 mi / 165 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tours | 111 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bordeaux | 112 mi / 181 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| La Rochelle | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Blois | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Limoges
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Brive-la-Gaillarde, Poitiers, Châteauroux, Niort, Clermont-Ferrand. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Limoges
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Bourges, Tours, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Blois. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Limoges include Brive-la-Gaillarde, Poitiers, Châteauroux, Niort, Clermont-Ferrand. The closest is Brive-la-Gaillarde, about 49 miles (78 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Brive-la-Gaillarde
- → Best time to visit Poitiers
- → Best time to visit Châteauroux
- → Best time to visit Niort
- → Best time to visit Clermont-Ferrand
- → Best time to visit Bourges
- → Best time to visit Tours
- → Best time to visit Bordeaux
- → Best time to visit La Rochelle
- → Best time to visit Blois